DEI Decline 7-21-25

Several major companies have recently scaled back or eliminated their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, citing various reasons including legal challenges, political pressure, and shifting priorities. Some notable examples include:  

Tech Companies:

·       Google: Removed mentions of "diversity" and "equity" from its AI team's webpage. 

·       Meta (Facebook, Instagram): Eliminated its DEI program, including hiring, training, and vendor selection policies. 

·       Amazon: Trimmed back DEI initiatives, including diversity-focused recruiting practices. 

Other Notable Companies:

·       Pepsi: Ended some diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

·       Ford: Weakened its DEI policies and stopped participating in external DEI surveys.

·       Walmart: Moved away from the term "DEI" and replaced it with "belonging".

·       Toyota: Cut back on DEI programs and policies.

·       Harley-Davidson: Eliminated its DEI department and ended supplier diversity spend goals.

·       Molson Coors: Abandoned DEI initiatives.

·       Boeing: Dismantled its DEI department.

·       Citigroup: Ended goals related to hiring a diverse workforce.

·       Target: Ended some diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

·       McDonald's: Ended some DEI practices.

·       Disney: Removed "Reimagine Tomorrow," its DEI website.

·       Goldman Sachs: Eliminated DEI rules.

·       Chipotle: Deleted DEI language from its annual report.

·       John Deere: Pulled back on DEI commitments, including cultural awareness events and pronoun policies.

·       Tractor Supply Co.: Altered its DEI initiatives after backlash.

·       Lowe's: Scaled back DEI policies.

·       BlackRock: Once a DEI pioneer, has also been reported to be scaling back.

·       Constellation Brands: Reported to be retreating from DEI policies.

·       Brown-Forman Corporation (Jack Daniel's): Announced it would drop DEI programs. 

What companies have discontinued DEI

Based on the search results, here are some companies that have discontinued or scaled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives:

Tech Companies:

·       Google: Eliminated diversity hiring goals and is reviewing other DEI programs due to recent court decisions and executive orders.

·       Meta: Disbanded its DEI team, ended related hiring and training programs, and stopped sourcing suppliers from diverse-owned businesses, citing a changing legal landscape.

·       Amazon: Removed mentions of diversity and inclusion from its annual report and is winding down certain DEI programs, focusing on initiatives with proven outcomes.

·       OpenAI: Removed its dedicated DEI page and shifted its focus to building dynamic teams, avoiding direct DEI claims.

·       Salesforce: Omitted diversity and inclusion from its core values in financial disclosures and ended diversity hiring, while maintaining a commitment to equality. 

Retail and Consumer Goods:

·       Target: Ended three-year DEI goals, ceased participation in external surveys, and stopped a program focused on stocking products from minority-owned businesses.

·       Walmart: Discontinued several DEI initiatives, including funding for racial equity programs and prioritizing minority-owned suppliers.

·       Lowe's: Scaled back DEI programs, including withdrawing from external surveys and merging employee resource groups, citing legal and social pressures.

·       Tractor Supply Company: Eliminated diversity roles, withdrew from sponsoring Pride events, and ended its carbon emission goals.

·       Victoria's Secret: Replaced "diversity" with "inclusion and belonging" on its website and halted a goal to promote a specific percentage of Black workers. 

Other Industries:

Several companies in other industries have also scaled back or altered their DEI programs:

·       McDonald's: Shifted focus to "inclusion" and stopped setting representation goals and external surveys.

·       Harley-Davidson: Discontinued diversity-related programs and withdrew from an LGBTQ acceptance rating.

·       John Deere: Reduced DEI commitments, including stopping participation in cultural awareness events and ending its pronoun policy.

·       Boeing: Eliminated its DEI department amid workforce reductions, prioritizing operational efficiency.

·       Ford: Modified employee resource groups and withdrew from diversity rankings, citing the changing legal and external environment.

·       Molson Coors: Removed supplier diversity quotas and adjusted training programs away from DEI-based content.

·       Goldman Sachs: Ended a policy requiring diverse client boards and reduced references to diversity in its annual report.

·       Disney: Tied DEI efforts more closely to business goals and company values, making diversity less of a factor in executive compensation.

·       Citigroup: Renamed its DEI team and stopped requiring diverse job candidates or interview panels.

·       Warner Bros. Discovery: Will no longer participate in third-party workplace surveys and will refer to its DEI work as "inclusion".

·       Kohl's: Changed the title of its chief DEI officer.

·       Accenture: Phasing out some DEI programs and pausing participation in external diversity surveys due to the changing landscape in the U.S. 

Note: Factors influencing these changes include pressure from conservative groups and a new administration, legal challenges related to affirmative action, economic considerations, shareholder concerns, and a shift towards broader inclusion initiatives. While some companies are scaling back DEI, others like Costco, Apple, and Microsoft continue to support their initiatives. 

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